2005 Nissan Murano $500 rebate, 3%-4% financing – expires 08-01-2005
NHTSA: Frontal impact – four stars; Side impact – five stars; Rollover – four stars
IIHS: Frontal impact – good, best pick; Side impact – not rated

The Nissan Murano comes in 6 trims and has a sticker price range of $27,150 to $31,200. A 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, the Murano ranges from the S 2WD to the SE AWD. Upon introduction, the S 2WD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, 245-horsepower V6 engine that achieves 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The SE AWD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, 245-horsepower V6 engine that achieves 20 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.